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1/1/2008 2:53:46 PM EDT
Ok I'm not trying to start a war here, I just noticed the price similarities between the two manufactueres and was wondering the pros and cons of each. I own a Bushy and my buddy just bought a Rock River. Thanks.
1/1/2008 3:02:22 PM EDT
[#1]
I'd say they are both about the same as far as quality goes.  You can't go wrong with either one.  More people will recognize the Bushmaster rollmark though.
1/1/2008 3:43:52 PM EDT
[#2]
oh no not this again
1/1/2008 3:49:41 PM EDT
[#3]

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oh no not this again


These threads do tend to get a little heated

I have two Bushmasters and an RRA, they are both pretty much the same as far as quality.
1/1/2008 3:54:57 PM EDT
[#4]
Wasn't it that it Bushmaster's came standard with chrome lined barrels and RRA up-charged for it. I don't know if thats still the case?
1/1/2008 3:59:41 PM EDT
[#5]
my 2 cents......

Bushy:
Better barrel steel (4150 vs 4140)
chromed line on pretty much all their guns

RRA:
2 stage trigger on most of their guns
life time warranty


Both are decent rigs though.





1/1/2008 4:09:07 PM EDT
[#6]


RRA
1/1/2008 4:09:37 PM EDT
[#7]
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Quoted:
my 2 cents......

Bushy:
Better barrel steel (4150 vs 4140)
chromed line on pretty much all their guns

RRA:
2 stage trigger on most of their guns
life time warranty


Both are decent rigs though.







This is good to know.

I love my RRA lower, and I love my Bushmaster barrel.  I Have had no problems at all with this combo.  The best of both worlds.



1/1/2008 4:10:12 PM EDT
[#8]
STAG or CMMG.
1/1/2008 4:14:41 PM EDT
[#9]

Quoted:
Wasn't it that it Bushmaster's came standard with chrome lined barrels and RRA up-charged for it. I don't know if thats still the case?


RRA uses Wilson Chrome Moly bbl's.  I think there better than a CL bbl.
1/1/2008 4:27:47 PM EDT
[#10]
Colt is the only REAL AR rifle.  All the others are cheap imitations that do not work.  They make the best clips as well.
1/1/2008 4:40:29 PM EDT
[#11]

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Colt is the only REAL AR rifle.  All the others are cheap imitations that do not work.  They make the best clips as well.






Go back under the bridge with all the others!
1/1/2008 5:29:27 PM EDT
[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Wasn't it that it Bushmaster's came standard with chrome lined barrels and RRA up-charged for it. I don't know if thats still the case?


RRA uses Wilson Chrome Moly bbl's.  I think there better than a CL bbl.


+1
1/1/2008 6:10:44 PM EDT
[#13]
for the price, RRA

bushy does have great CS and availability though
1/1/2008 6:18:43 PM EDT
[#14]
I have both, and they both shoot and look pretty much the same.  Biggest difference is the RRAs have two-stage triggers, and the Bushmaster has a pretty good single-stage trigger.   Both RRAs and my Bushmaster have chrome lined barrels, interchange completely, are the same exact color, and function perfectly.
1/1/2008 6:41:17 PM EDT
[#15]
Well I have a RRA mid length upper with chrome lined barrel, mated to a bushmaster lower. It's the shiznit.
Nyah Nyah!
1/1/2008 7:16:52 PM EDT
[#16]

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Colt is the only REAL AR rifle.  All the others are cheap imitations that do not work.  They make the best clips MAGS as well.


fixed
1/1/2008 7:18:10 PM EDT
[#17]

Quoted:
Wasn't it that it Bushmaster's came standard with chrome lined barrels and RRA up-charged for it. I don't know if thats still the case?


I believe so, Otherwise they are pretty much the same quality in my book.
1/1/2008 7:36:33 PM EDT
[#18]

Quoted:
Colt is the only REAL AR rifle.  All the others are cheap imitations that do not work.  They make the best clips as well.

1/1/2008 8:09:01 PM EDT
[#19]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Colt is the only REAL AR rifle.  All the others are cheap imitations that do not work.  They make the best clips as well.



Your sig line has never been so appropriate!

But back on topic.  I haven't fired a Rock River, but have nadled them, and from what I can tell they are both about the same.
1/2/2008 2:07:23 AM EDT
[#20]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Colt is the only REAL AR rifle.  All the others are cheap imitations that do not work.  They make the best clips MAGS as well.


fixed


Bewsides which, Colt never made an AR mag in their entire history. They are, and have always been, made by outside contractors.
1/2/2008 3:05:12 AM EDT
[#21]
Better barrel steel in Bushmaster, their m-4gery barrels are all light under the handguards (that may be true of RRA now, not sure, they do offer barrels that are light under the handguards) and the barrels are chrome lined standard. With RRA going to MAP (dealers are forced to list high prices by the company) RRA is a lot less appealing since you have to call around to find a decent price on one.
1/2/2008 4:14:09 PM EDT
[#22]
Bushmaster - better barrels, do not want a two stage trigger.  
1/2/2008 4:39:40 PM EDT
[#23]
I split the difference.. my first AR was a Bushmaster 14.5" M4 upper on a RRA 2-stage lower. Runs like a raped ape.
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